Mohammed Idris Archives

Information Minister hails NTA’s world class studio, upgrade of national press centre

Peter AnayoJuly 28, 2026

by Peter AnayoJuly 28, 20260487

Chidimma Uchegbu, Abuja The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed satisfaction with the newly completed world-class television studio at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Headquarters and the ongoing upgrade of the National Press Centre, describing both projects as clear evidence of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to......

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FG reaffirms commitment to protecting lives, delivering dividends of democracy

Peter AnayoJune 14, 2026

by Peter AnayoJune 14, 20260431

CHIDIMMA UCHEGBU, Abuja Amid ongoing efforts to strengthen democratic governance in Nigeria and reposition the economy, the administration of President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to protecting lives, safeguarding livelihoods and delivering tangible dividends of democracy to Nigerians. ‎ The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed......

Education

FG applauds Saudi Arabia for scholarship offer, reaffirms strong bilateral ties

Peter AnayoApril 28, 2026

by Peter AnayoApril 28, 20260387

(L–R) …The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Dr. Binyerem C. Ukaire; the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, fnipr; and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Nigeria, H.E. Yousef Bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, during a courtesy visit by the Ambassador to......

Insecurity: FG warns media, public against harmful narratives

Peter AnayoApril 2, 2026

by Peter AnayoApril 2, 20260546

.As Tinubu visits Jos today ahead of 4-state tour The Federal Government on Wednesday, warned against careless language in security, media, and public discourse, as vague definitions could deepen divisions and erode national unity. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave the warning in Abuja, at a......

Business & Economy

Tinubu’s reforms driving global confidence as Nigeria strengthens Uk partnership -FG

Peter AnayoMarch 17, 2026

by Peter AnayoMarch 17, 20260379

.Reforms boosting global confidence, investment, says Idris Nigeria’s ongoing economic and governance reforms under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu are strengthening global confidence in the country and opening new opportunities for trade, investment, and international cooperation, the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said. The......

Agriculture

Food security remains central to Nigeria’s economic stability – FG

Peter AnayoMarch 6, 2026

by Peter AnayoMarch 6, 20260293

(L–R) …The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, fnipr; the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, CON; and the Honourable Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, during the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Quarterly Citizens......

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Idris seeks robust funding for Information Ministry in 2026 budget

Peter AnayoFebruary 25, 2026

by Peter AnayoFebruary 25, 20260108

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says he is optimistic the 2026 budget will meet the ministry’s operational requirements. Idris spoke on Tuesday after the executive session of the 2026 Joint Budget Defence Meeting with the National Assembly committees in Abuja. He urged lawmakers to ensure adequate......

Effective communication critical to a successful national census – Information Minister

Peter AnayoJanuary 21, 2026

by Peter AnayoJanuary 21, 20260415

CHIDIMMA UCHEGBU, Abuja The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering a credible, transparent, and internationally acceptable national census, anchored on effective public communication and inter-agency collaboration. The Minister stated this in Abuja while receiving the Chairman of the......

Information Minister mourns Yakubu Mohammed, Newswatch Co-Founder

Peter AnayoJanuary 14, 2026

by Peter AnayoJanuary 14, 20260749

CHIDIMMA UCHEGBU, Abuja The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, condoles with the people and government of Kogi State over the passing of veteran journalist, astute politician, and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine, Yakubu Mohammed. The Minister described his death as a huge loss to the......

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Information Minister receives ‘Excellence Award,’ restates commitment to restoring trust in public communication

Peter AnayoDecember 8, 2025December 8, 2025

by Peter AnayoDecember 8, 2025December 8, 20250564

(R–L) …The representative of the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; and the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, fnipr, who received the Nigerian Excellence Award in Public Service, during the Nigerian Excellence Award in Public Service......